Pope to End Vacation, Bid Farewell to Youth
Benedict XVI to Become Honorary Citizen of IntrodINTROD, Italy, JULY 28, 2009 (Zenit.org).- Benedict XVI will bid farewell to the Italian Alps on Wednesday, ending his annual vacation with a meeting with Salesian youth.
The Pope will receive these young people as a sign of his appreciation for the welcome offered him in the Salesian residence of Les Combes of Introd. He has been staying there since arriving July 13 to northern Italy.
According to Father Federico Lombardi, director of the Vatican press office, the Holy Father will also express his gratitude to the authorities of the region and the people of Introd, the police force, military personnel, civil security, firefighters and all those who collaborated in ensuring a restful stay.
He will also "bid farewell to the children and residents of Les Combes," Father Lombardi added in declarations today.
In addition, the spokesman reported that Introd's city council has "decided to offer the Holy Father honorary citizenship." This is to be followed by an official response detailing the Holy Father's acceptance of the honor. And in upcoming months, a "delegation will go to Rome for the official conveying."
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See also:
From Adnkronos, "Vatican: Pope to be granted honorary citizenship of alpine town"
VIS-Press release, "Benedict XVI to become an honorary citizen of Introd"
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